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Ain't Always The Cowboy
Jon Pardi Lyrics
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Tears rollin' out of her eyes
No messin' with a made-up mind
Sun settin' on goodbye
Yeah, it's hard to believe
It wasn't me tryna leave this time
It ain't always the cowboy
Ain't got no settle down in their boots
Gone's just what they do
That restless runnin'
Searchin' for somethin'
Leavin' love in the dust of a midnight Chevrolet
It ain't always the cowboy that rides away
I've never seen over from this side
Never heard lonely get this quiet
Still, I can't keep from smilin'
'Cause damn, that girl can fly
It ain't always the cowboy
That ain't got a lot of hang around
Ain't got no settle down in their boots
Gone's just what they do
That restless runnin'
Searchin' for somethin'
Leavin' love in the dust of a midnight Chevrolet
It ain't always the cowboy that rides away
A tumbleweed heart chasin' that wind
Goin' too far, wherever that is
It ain't always the cowboy
That ain't got a lot of hang around
Ain't got no settle down in their boots
Gone's just what they do
That restless runnin'
Searchin' for somethin'
Leavin' love in the dust of a midnight Chevrolet
It ain't always the cowboy that rides away
Rides away
Ain't always the cowboy
In Jon Pardi's song Ain't Always The Cowboy, the singer reflects on a breakup from a different perspective. He narrates the story of a woman leaving a man after he had left her so many times before, and now it was her turn to pursue her dreams. As they say goodbye, he holds her hands while tears roll down her face. Despite the sadness of the moment, he can't help but feel proud of her determination to chase her dreams. He realizes that it isn't always the cowboy who leaves and avoids settling down; sometimes, it's the woman who needs to take a chance and go after what she wants. The man accepts this and respects her decision, acknowledging that it takes courage to leave someone you love to pursue your dreams.
The song explores the notion that sometimes it is the woman who takes on the role of the cowboy, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind her. The chorus emphasizes that it is not always the cowboy who is restless and looking for the next adventure, but sometimes it's the cowboy's counterpart that needs to roam free.
In conclusion, Ain't Always The Cowboy challenges the traditional idea that it is always the cowboy who leaves, emphasizing the strength and courage of women who leave to pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Her hands wrapped up in mine
We are holding hands and saying goodbye.
Tears rollin' out of her eyes
She is crying as we say goodbye.
No messin' with a made-up mind
She has made up her mind and I can't change it.
Sun settin' on goodbye
The sun is setting as we say goodbye.
Yeah, it's hard to believe
It wasn't me tryna leave this time
Usually I am the one leaving, but this time it was her decision to end things.
It ain't always the cowboy
That ain't got a lot of hang around
Ain't got no settle down in their boots
Gone's just what they do
That restless runnin'
Searchin' for somethin'
Leavin' love in the dust of a midnight Chevrolet
It ain't always the cowboy that rides away
Just because someone is a cowboy and loves to travel, it doesn't mean they are always the one to leave a relationship. Sometimes it is the other person who wants to end things and move on.
I've never seen over from this side
Never heard lonely get this quiet
Still, I can't keep from smilin'
'Cause damn, that girl can fly
I have never been the one left behind before, and even though it is lonely and quiet, I can't help but smile because she is moving on and doing what she wants.
A tumbleweed heart chasin' that wind
Goin' too far, wherever that is
Sometimes the heart is like a tumbleweed, going wherever the wind takes it, even if that means going too far and leaving behind love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brandon Lynn Kinney, Josh Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gradywilson91
Her hands wrapped up in mine
Tears rollin' out of her eyes
No messin' with a made-up mind
Sun settin' on goodbye
Yeah, it's hard to believe
It wasn't me tryna leave this time
It ain't always the cowboy
That ain't got a lot of hang around
Ain't got no settle down in their boots
Gone's just what they do
That restless runnin'
Searchin' for somethin'
Leavin' love in the dust of a midnight Chevrolet
It ain't always the cowboy that rides away
I've never seen over from this side
Never heard lonely get this quiet
Still, I can't keep from smiling
'Cause damn, that girl can fly
It ain't always the cowboy
That ain't got a lot of hang around
Ain't got no settle down in their boots
Gone's just what they do
That restless runnin'
Searchin' for somethin'
Leavin' love in the dust of a midnight Chevrolet
It ain't always the cowboy that rides away
A tumbleweed heart chasin' that wind
Goin' too far, wherever that is
It ain't always the cowboy
That ain't got a lot of hang around
Ain't got no settle down in their boots
Gone's just what they do
That restless runnin'
Searchin' for somethin'
Leavin' love in the dust of a midnight Chevrolet
It ain't always the cowboy that rides away
Rides away
Ain't always the cowboy
@Pokitoe
My neighbors are listening this right now at 2am, IDGAF
@arizonachris5325
😎😎😎😎
@delegate104
Yeah 🤠
@markmccutchan1724
@@mattendres2866 and I can't hear it in Arizona
@zo6rwhp
I can hear you in texas6
@matthewwright4960
Damn right!!
@lm-usmc
I'm glad singers like Pardi come along. Just when you think country has gone rap. It may be saved after all.
@jonpardi2569
Hello Fan❤️.Thank you for being a Fan liking my pages, supporting my dream and career. Your comments and support has brought me this far and May God continue to bless you
@chancegriffin3322
Every time he says “Cause damn that girl can flyyyyyyyy” I get chills. Every. Freaking. Time
@seroogyw6238
I love the Violin at the end!!! Such an amazing song!!